We are deeply grieved to hear of the pain and despair your friend is experiencing, and we stand with you in lifting him before the throne of grace. The weight of suicidal thoughts is heavy, and it is clear you have already taken loving and responsible steps by involving his family and close friends. This is not a burden you, or he, must carry alone.
First, we want to affirm that reaching out for help, even when he resists, is an act of love. Proverbs 11:14 tells us, "Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." His refusal to seek help does not mean you are powerless. In fact, your persistence in prayer and care may be the very thing God uses to break through his darkness. We must also gently but firmly rebuke the spirit of isolation and despair that seeks to convince him he is beyond help. The enemy wants him to believe his life has no value, but Scripture declares otherwise: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly" (John 10:10). His life is precious to God, and so is his soul.
We must also address the urgency of this situation with the seriousness it deserves. If he has expressed active plans or intentions of self-harm, professional intervention, even against his will, may be necessary to preserve his life. This is not a violation of his autonomy but a fulfillment of the command to "rescue those being led away to death" (Proverbs 24:11). His mom and best friend must be prepared to act decisively if his safety is at risk.
Now, we turn to the Lord in prayer, trusting that He alone can soften his heart and bring healing:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this precious soul who is in such deep pain. Lord, You are the God who sees, the God who hears, and the God who heals. We ask that You would break through the darkness that surrounds him, that You would remove the lies of the enemy that tell him his life is not worth living. Father, we pray for a supernatural intervention, soften his heart to receive help, open his eyes to see Your love, and give him the strength to reach out to those who care for him. Surround him with Your peace, Lord, and let him know he is never alone. We declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17) and that You are working even now to restore his hope. Give wisdom to those who love him, his family, his friends, and all who are interceding for him. Guide their steps, Lord, and help them to act with courage and compassion. We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who came to give life and give it abundantly. Amen."
We also want to speak directly to your friend, even if he is not ready to hear it yet: "You are not a burden. You are not beyond hope. The God who created you loves you with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3), and He has a purpose for your life that no pain or darkness can erase. The same Jesus who calmed the storm with a word can calm the storm in your heart. But He often works through the hands and voices of those who love you. Let them in. Let Him in. You do not have to fight this alone."
To you, dear one, we say this: You have shown great love and faithfulness by standing in the gap for your friend. Do not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9). Continue to pray, continue to reach out, and trust that God is at work even when you cannot see it. If you are feeling overwhelmed, seek support for yourself as well, you cannot pour from an empty cup. May the Lord strengthen you and fill you with His peace as you walk this difficult path.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 
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